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Alcohol-based fluxes from Emil Otto
These are multi-fluxes, which can be used for various soldering tasks. Manual and dip soldering are used at many companies in addition to the wave and selective soldering process. Emil Otto GmbH's alcohol-based fluxes are designed for this broad application spectrum.
ECP technology enables evaluation of converter on GaN basis
Fraunhofer IAF has developed a fully integrated monolithic multilevel converter in high-volt AlGaN/GaN-on-Si technology. The integrated inverter circuit is designed for maximum voltages of +/- 400 V and currents of 5 A. The multilevel converter on an area of just 2 × 3 mm² comprises four transistors and six diodes. It provides a perfect solution for compact voltage converter applications. It was possible to demonstrate DC/AC inverter o...
Consortium looks to integrate everyday items into IoT
To allow for the integration of electronics into a wide range of everyday items, the Necomada consortium has announced that it will be addressing the material challenges associated with IoT.The Necomada (Nano-Enabled Conducting Materials Accelerating Device Applicability) project, which involves the collaboration of 13 partners, incorporates advanced functional materials to develop customised inks and flexible adhesives that are compatible with h...
Fraunhofer completes offshore pumped storage concept test
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology said it has completed a four-week test of its Stored Energy in the Sea (StEnSEA) concept. Fraunhofer said it recovered its three-meter diameter hollow sphere from the bottom of Lake Constance on the Swiss-German border, where it had been operating at a depth of about 100 meters. The technology uses water pressure to drive electromechanical pump components within a central tube ...
CeMAT showcase at HANNOVER MESSE 2017
The slogan that is the centre at this year’s HANNOVER MESSE, ‘Logistics 4.0 Meets Industry 4.0’ will see many specialists discussing topics around this, from 24th-28th April, there will be talks, presentations and panel discussions highlighting the role of intralogistics in the industrial supply chain.
Young Tech Enterprises take to the stage for entrepreneurs
If you are looking for innovation in industry, there will be a lot of inspiration at this year’s HANNOVER MESSE taking place 24th-28th April, with 150 startups exhibiting at Young Tech Enterprises in Hall 3.With fast and crisp 3D scans, surface coating via flamethrower, wireless and mobile monitoring, or online sourcing, the Fraunhofer Venture, the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) and the Leibniz Association will also be present wit...
Perovskite PV modules achieve 12.4% power conversion efficiency
Imec and partner Solliance have announced that they have improved their 4x4cm2 perovskite module, achieving a certified conversion efficiency of 12.4%, which it claims to be amongst the highest for this size of perovskite modules. The module efficiency was measured under long-term Maximum Power Point (MPP) tracking.At Solliance, this perovskite technology is developed with industrially-applicable processes and with a view towards a rapid market i...
EU and South Korean project to deliver 5G system prototype
Research institute of CEA Tech, Leti, has announced a European and South Korean project, 5G CHAMPION, to deliver what it claims to be the world’s first fully integrated and operational 5G prototype in conjunction with the 2018 Winter Olympics.The team of eight European and 13 Korean partners will develop a new architecture that provides an efficient end-to-end system performance encompassing cutting-edge 5G radio-access, core-network and sa...
Focusing on e-mobility at PCIM Europe 2017
Two months prior to PCIM Europe 2017, the international exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy and energy management, more than 400 companies have put their name on the exhibitor list. Their aim is to inspire the international trade visitors with innovative products and informing about current industry trends.
Flexible manufacturing on the road to production runs of one
At the moment manufacturing is set to a fixed series of separate stages, so if machines or equipment for some reason fail – production stops. This will cost time and money, but the researchers at Fraunhofer are now offering a better way with a digital twin.Machines today produce parts in networked, pre-programmed production runs: pieces are turned, milled and measured in a set order.